Boundaries: meaning, definitions and examples

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boundaries

 

[ หˆbaสŠndษ™riz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

setting limits

Boundaries are limits that define acceptable behavior or action. They can be physical, emotional, or psychological in nature.

Synonyms

borders, constraints, limits

Examples of usage

  • Setting boundaries is important in maintaining healthy relationships.
  • Learning to say no is a key aspect of establishing boundaries.
  • It's important to respect other people's boundaries.
Context #2 | Noun

territory

Boundaries can also refer to the dividing lines between countries or regions, often delineated by physical markers or legal agreements.

Synonyms

borders, dividing lines, frontiers

Examples of usage

  • The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.
  • The boundary dispute between the neighboring states led to tensions.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

In mathematics, boundaries are the limits or edges of a set or a geometric figure.

Synonyms

borders, edges, limits

Examples of usage

  • The boundary of a circle is its circumference.
  • The boundary of a set can be open or closed.

Translations

Translations of the word "boundaries" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fronteiras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฎเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะดะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ granice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅขƒ็•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frontiรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fronteras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑrlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hranice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hranice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พน็•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landamรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rhษ™dlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fronteras

Etymology

The word 'boundaries' originated from the Old French word 'bounder', meaning 'to limit'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe limits or dividing lines. The concept of boundaries is essential in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to international politics.

See also: abound, bound, boundary, bounded, boundless, boundlessly, outbound, rebound, unbounded.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,783, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.